"We Never Learn" is currently a hot topic as it will be made into both a live-action and an animated film in 2020. "FuriFura" is a shoujo manga that was serialized in "Bessatsu Margaret" from 2015 to 2019. It's quite rare for two films to be decided and released at the same time, so fans are excited about the work. In this article, we'll introduce the cast of the live-action film in detail!
What kind of work is "FuriFura"?
"FuriFura" is a work by Io Sakisaka, the creator of hits such as "Strobe Edge" and "Ao Haru Ride." It's a heart-pounding love story centered around two heroines and two protagonists.
As the title suggests, the four main characters are constantly rejected and rebuffed in their unrequited love. However, this makes the story even more frustrating, making you want to know what happens next... The series concluded in 2019 with 12 volumes, so many readers will likely find themselves binge-watching it all once they start reading.
Who are the characters?
The main characters of "FuriFura" are Yuna Ichihara, Akari Yamamoto, Rio Yamamoto, and Kazuomi Inui. The two heroines have completely opposite views on love. Yuna is an extremely naive girl whose first love was a prince from a picture book and has never experienced true love. Meanwhile, Akari already had a boyfriend in middle school and is proactive in romance. When Akari moves into Yuna's apartment, the two meet and grow together, influenced by each other.
One of the main characters, Rio, is a handsome and popular boy, but he can't forget the only true love he ever had. Yuna falls in love with Rio as soon as they meet.
The other main character, Inui Kazuomi, is Yuna's childhood friend, but doesn't see her as a romantic interest. He's what you'd call a naive guy, but he does experience love halfway through the story.
Minami Hamabe as Akari Yamamoto
Real Name: Minami Hamabe (Hamabe Minami) Birthday: August 29, 2000 (19 years old as of March 2020)
Height: 156 cm Blood Type: B
The beautiful heroine, Akari Yamamoto, who is free-spirited in love, is played by Minami Hamabe, a native of Ishikawa Prefecture who has been active as an actress since 2011. She is in high demand for dramas and commercials, so you can hardly miss her on TV.
At her mother's recommendation, she applied for the Toho Cinderella Auditions in July 2011, and despite not showing off any special skills to promote herself, she won the New Generation Award and made her debut. Incidentally, she never expected to pass, and at the time of the audition her dream was to become a dentist.
Hamabe's Masterpiece
Hamabe's role as the protagonist Sakura Yamauchi in "I Want to Eat Your Pancreas" (2017) was a much-talked-about performance, and she won the Japan Academy Award for Best Newcomer for her role. She has also appeared in numerous live-action films, including the role of Miyanaga Saki in "Saki" (2016) and the role of Jabami Yumeko in "Kakegurui" (2018).
In addition to films and TV dramas, she has also appeared in numerous commercials for major companies such as Shiseido, Kao Biore, and NTT Docomo.
Takumi Kitamura as Rio Yamamoto
Real Name: Takumi Kitamura (Kitamura Takumi) Birthday: November 3, 1997 (As of March 2020: 22 years old)
Height: 175 cm Blood Type: B
Tokyo-born actor Takumi Kitamura plays Rio Yamamoto, a popular man tormented by his forbidden love for his step-sister. Kitamura was scouted at the age of 10 and made his acting debut as a child actor. In 2011, he began his career as the guitarist and vocalist for the dance rock band DISH//.
Kitamura's Representative Work
He co-starred with Minami Hamabe as the protagonist "I" in "I Want to Eat Your Pancreas" (2017). He has also appeared in numerous films, including "You Shine in the Moonlight" (2019), "30 Minutes to Say Goodbye" (2020), and "Sailor Suit and Machine Gun" (2016). He's a promising actor, with a growing number of leading roles in recent years!
Riko Fukumoto as Yuna Ichihara
Real Name: Riko Fukumoto (Fukumoto Riko) Birthday: November 25, 2000 (19 years old as of March 2020)
Height: 156 cm Blood Type: B
Riko Fukumoto plays the innocent heroine, Yuna Ichihara, who is naive when it comes to love. She's an actress from Osaka who only made her debut in 2017. She's a promising newcomer, having won the grand prize at the 2016 Toho Cinderella Audition. This audition has produced many popular actresses, including Masami Nagasawa and Moka Kamishiraishi.
Fukumoto's signature work
Despite only being around three years old since her debut, she has appeared in a variety of films, including "I Give My First Love to You" (2019), "Nomi Tori Samurai" (2018), and "Sensei Kunshu" (2018).
Eiji Akaso as Kazuomi Inui
Real name: Not disclosed, but likely named Mamoru Akaso. Birthday: March 1, 1994 (26 years old as of March 2020).
Height: 178 cm. Blood type: B.
Eiji Akaso plays Kazuomi Inui, a slightly airheaded and straightforward young man. Akaso began his career in 2010 as a member of the Nagoya-based idol group "BOYS AND MEN," before winning the grand prize at the 2013 Samantha Thavasa Men's Model Audition.
Akaso's Notable Works
He appeared in two films: "Kamen Rider Build" (2017) and "Kamen Rider Zi-O" (2018). He has since played numerous roles, including Noriyuki Isawa in "Innocence: Falsely Accused Lawyer" (2019) and Hideaki Matsuda in "I Shared My Husband" (2019).
After appearing in the "Kamen Rider" series, a stepping stone for handsome actors, Akaso's acting resume is expanding exponentially. We're excited to see how he'll play Kazuomi!
Live-Action Cast Summary
We've introduced the profiles of the live-action cast of the popular girls' comic "We Never Learn" and their major works. We're excited to see Akari and Kazuomi, played by popular actresses and up-and-coming actors. Fans of the original manga have plenty of questions, like which scenes and favorite lines they'll hear! We can't wait for the film to be released!
